As a beauty lover, I am very surprised at the fact that I have
never been subscribe to any 'beauty boxes' in my life. I decided to just bite
the bullet one day and go for it to see if I'd like it or not. There are many
different brands on the market nowadays that I just had no clue on what to
choose until my friend from work told me about herBirchbox subscriptions &
how great they are, that she convinced me to try it out for myself. I signed up
toBirchbox, filled in mybeauty profileand subscribe to their
monthly box service which costs£10
per month +£2.95 P&Pwhich
I personally think is an awesome price considering you get 5 products and one
of them will befull
size!If you feel like
Birchbox isn't for you then you can always cancel at anytime. I didn't think I
was going to like the box at first but to my surprise, I loved it and I can't
wait for next months box to arrive. Each box is different based on your beauty
profile therefore they send you products that they believe will suit you best.
Here's a peak of what I received in my November 2016 Birchbox:

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar Primer

This product was exclusive to Birchbox this month which meant that
everyone got it in their box this month. It's basically a lip primer that you
put on before you apply your lipstick and it's meant to help keep your lipstick
on for hours without having to touch up. It includesVitamin E plus hemp and peppermint
oilsto help soothe and
hydrate your lips. This product is completely100%
vegan and cruelty-free.

Wet Brush

This was my full size product and I was so excited when I saw this
as I opened the box up. It's a gentle de-tangling hair brush which makes
combing through unruly hair easy. It has super thin, strong and flexible 'IntelliFlex'
bristles. What I love most about this brush is the fact that it can be used onwethair without damaging the strands.

NUXE Creme Prodigieuse

I am pretty sure I have found my new favouritemoisturiserwith this product. It is packed with
blue everlasting flower toboost
skin's antioxidant levelsand
it alsorestores hydration and
boosts tired skin. My skin instantly feels refreshed and hydrated after
every use of this. I l like to apply it every morning about 10 minutes before I
start doing my makeup. It sinks into the skin nicely leavingno sticky or greasy residuewhich is always great.

Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle

This is my favourite item which I received in this box. It's
basically aleave in
conditionerwhich you spray
onto damp hair and comb through, it's also a greatdetangler. This product has a
variety of benefits for your hair such as: instant detangler, thermal
protector, UV protector,seals
cuticles, smooths hair,locks
in colour, add shines and many more which makes it suitable for all hair
types. Can't forget to mention how incredible the scent is! Absolute perfection
in a bottle.

Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow Illuminator

I am yet to try this one out, I'm a bit nervous as the shade is a
bit darker than my natural skin tone however it says this can be used
underneath foundation so I might give that a go. This is amulti-tasking BB cream which
claims toeven
skin tone, mask imperfections and control shine. It also has tiny flecks oflight-reflecting pigmentswhich addradiance to your
skin.

BBrowbar Drama Mascara

Now, Birchbox only sends out 5 products each month however they
had a free code on their website which you entered in the check out which let
you receive afull size
BBrowbar Mascaraso that was
a great advantage. This mascara is all I've been using since receiving the box,
it curls my lashes beautifully whilstadding
volume and also making sure there'sno
clumps. It keeps my lashesnourished
and hydratedas it containsshea butterandcarnauba
wax.

Now
that we seem to be heading towards to darker and colder days of winter, my skin
has picked up problems throughout the past few weeks. One of the main problems
I am experiencing is dry skin all over my body. If you know me, then you'd know
that I adore body butters. I go through tons of different tubs. There's
something so satisfying about slapping on a thick layer of body butter haha! In
this post I'm sharing with you my favourite body butters that I have constantly
been using over the past month or so.

Soap
and Glory: Butter Yourself

This
product is something that I constantly re-purchase whenever I'm running low of
it. I think it's mainly down to the fact that I adore the scent of this. It has
a newFruitigo Fragrancewith frozen yuzu, orange oil, green
fig and jungle pomelo essence. It's one of those fragrances that linger on your
body for a good few hours leaving you with a gorgeouscitrus scent. This product has
exfoliatingAHAsto help safely help exfoliate dead
skin cells andstimulate
skin cell renewalall while
making your skin feel smoother and softer after each and every use.

The
Body Shop: Blueberry Body Butter

The
body shop is hands down my favourite skin care shop ever. It sells some of my
most used daily products and I simply adore their body butters. They sell a
variety of different scents but my favourite is thisBlueberryone which I don't think you can buy
anymore as it waslimited
edition. I'm scared to use this one too much as I don't want it to run out
on me haha. I love how quickly this product absorbs into your skin and it
doesn't leave any sticky residue afterwards. It's also one of those products
where it leaves a gorgeous scent on your skin. I'm very excited about The Body
Shop new festive range as they have aVanilla
Chaibody butter and aSpiced Appleone which I am dying to try out!

Calcot
Manor: De-Stress Body Balm

I
actually got this product for Christmas and I'm nearly out of it, however it is
one that I will definitely be re-purchasing as I have loved using it so much.
This product is infused with a uniqueflower
blendto give acalm and enriched skin nourishing
experience. I like using this on the days where I want to relax and have a
nice bubble bath. The scent of this product smells amazing and helps to calm
you down and make you feel a lot more relaxed. I also like to apply this onto
my arms and hands before going to bed as it has been helping me sleep a lot
better. Crazy how a body butter can do that!